Politiks

In 1999, the United Nations added a reference to their resolution against the execution of LGBT people based solely on their sexual orientation. On 16 November, 2010, however, this protection was unjustifiably taken away. The UN committee recently voted to remove a reference to sexual orientation from a resolution on […]

As Nigeria celebrates 50 years of independence, a point of reflection is made in evaluating the country’s development and planning for the future. On Wednesday, 8 December, a Gladwyn lecture titled “Peace, Progress and Challenge” will be given specifically on Nigerian education from 1960-2010. Since its break with the United Kingdom […]

With the convention just days away, it’s time to highlight the immensely useful, holistic view of the region that this conference will give to its attendees—in the realms of politics, the environment, human rights, empowerment, justice and activism. This Saturday, on 4 December 2010, a full-day of panels, workshops, discussions […]

Next Saturday 4th December, a full-day conference will be held in order to discuss the reality of the current situation in this region, whilst exploring the ways in which education, solidarity, international support and activism can make a difference. With less than a week left until the big conference, the anticipation […]

Despite Barak Obama’s promise to close down Guantanamo Bay, Shaker Aamer a former British resident and father of four is continuing to be detained in the illegal enclosure in Cuba after nine years of being imprisoned without charge or trial. Sofia Ahmad 43 year old Shaker Aamer is the last […]